Rangers are still searching for Philippe Clement's long-term replacement and they reportedly have a "dream appointment" in mind.

Barry Ferguson is unlikely to be a name that Jose Mourinho will have thought about too much lately, yet he has suddenly become a major factor in the life of the Fenerbahce boss.

Ian MacNicol/   Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson believes that the trio of Neil McCann, Allan McGregor and Billy Dodds, who are on his backroom staff, are big characters and that is what is important given the need for players to feel comfortable around them.

Ferguson was "surprised" to get the call but says it "only took five minutes" for him to agree to take charge. Despite his lack of top-level managerial experience, Ferguson "wouldn't be sitting here" if he didn't think he could do the job.

Rangers have put Barry Ferguson in charge until the end of the season - but a different direction could solve some of the club’s problems.